Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abrams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abrams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Abrams Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abrams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abrams Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
83%
32%
White
n/a
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abrams Elementary School's ranking?
Abrams Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Abrams Elementary School often compared to?
Abrams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles F Hard Elementary School, Westhills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Abrams Elementary School?
254 students attend Abrams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Abrams Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abrams Elementary School offer ?
Abrams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Abrams Elementary School part of?
Abrams Elementary School is part of Bessemer City School District.
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